The T1D community enjoyed subsidized admission to Lake Compound Holiday Lights to kick off the holiday season together.

Teens enjoyed our free bowling event to help them make connections with other T1D's!

Community members, donors and friends joined us to raise $2,907 for scholarships and programs in 2025.

Elbowbumpkid Inc provided subsidized admission for a group of T1D children and siblings who worked together in groups to make it through the course. While the children were making friends in the air, parents made new connections.

A small group of Elbowbumpkid Inc supporters helped celebrate Elbowbumpkid Inc's Connecticut Impact Award from the Red Sox Foundation & Manning Family Foundation.

A small group of Elbowbumpkid Inc supporters toured Vertex Pharmaceuticals lab in Boston. The work that the Vertex scientists are doing inspires hope for the future for our T1D's.

Teens aged 12-17 connected at an Elbowbumpkid Inc sponsored event to Axe Out Diabetes!

117 community members, donors & friends joined us for a Designer Bag Fundraiser to raise over $4000 for upcoming programs.

Families enjoyed a fun night out with our subsidized group tickets.

There is always lively conversation about managing T1D at our Caregiver Nights and March was no exception!

55 members of the Elbowbumpkid Inc community enjoyed the Frozen traveling Broadway show with subsidized tickets!  

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Elbowbumpkid Inc had a small team of runners and volunteers at the Hartford Marathon. Our runners fundraised over $2000 for 2024 programs.

Elbowbumpkid Inc sent care packages to T1D college students living away from home.

Due to a large clothing donation we were able to distribute clothing to our local T1D community and other area nonprofits that help children.

25 children participated in creating and decorating low blood sugar supply kits to bring to their classrooms, gym, sports, etc.

Elbowbumpkind Inc sponsored snacks and goody bags for Camp Pathfinder T1D attendees in partnership with CCMC.

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Families gathered for a fun night watching Hartford's professional soccer team.

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Elbowbumpkid Inc facilitated a discussion at Whole Foods in Glastonbury on celiac disease and T1D. Team members learned how they can impact and educate newly diagnosed celiac families and help them adapt to their new diet with the vast gluten free offerings sold by Whole Foods. Team members also learned why families with T1D may be reading carb counts or products in the store and why nutrition matters for families. 

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Whole Foods recently provided Elbowbumpkid Inc with a $2000 grant to support additional programs for families with T1D and Celiac Disease in 2024.

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Fundraiser held at Witchdoctor Brewing in Southington, CT to support 2024 scholarship fund.

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Families attended a night of hockey at the Hartford Wolfpack game. Two attendees were selected for a ride on the zamboni.

37 T1D children and siblings enjoyed subsidized admission to the IT indoor adventure ropes course. While the children were swinging across the venue, parents were discussing best practices for managing T1D and creating new connections for support.

Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.

Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.

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Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.

Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.

Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.

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Girls aged 8-16 gathered for a special free event run by teen volunteer, Becca, to create blankets together while drinking hot chocolate and sharing stories.

Families gathered for our 5th annual pottery event where T1D children and parents created their masterpieces at a discount while discussing life with T1D surrounding the holidays.

The Elbowbumpkid team helped coordinate and volunteered at the 4th annual Teddy Bear Clinic, a partnership to teach the youngest T1D's how to take care of their diabetes through their new teddy bear.

The Elbowbumpkid team received the annual Birdies for Charity check with bonus bucks. Check out our iheart radio interview earlier this year.

Our college student volunteer created friendship bracelets & low blood sugar kits with a group of tween girls. 

1Elbowbumpkid Inc partnered with Merlin's Magic Wand to sponsor a fun day out for T1D children including admission, an ice cream break & an afternoon surprise. It was a magical day!

T1D Tween & Teen Girls connected while creating pottery masterpieces, event sponsored by Elbowbumpkid Inc.

82 community members enjoyed a Red Sox game with our subsidized tickets & sponsored concession credit!

We created college care kits for hardworking T1D college students living away from home.  

Elbowbumpkid Inc had a meetup at the tubing  hill. Kids and some parents went tubing for 2 hours in 14 degree weather and had a blast!  

Elbowbumpkid Inc facilitated our first annual game night. Kiddie bingo, board games and prizes abound while everyone made new friends!

Elbowbumpkid Inc helps coordinate donations, clinic stations and gathers volunteer for the annual Teddy Bear Clinic in partnership with JDRF & Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

Kids ages 5+ learned to cook gluten-free treats including pizza dough at Foodology in Plantsville.

Families attended a Connecticut Sun basketball game at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

75 members of our T1D community were granted a wish day at Legoland NY thanks to a partnership with Merlin's Magic Wand Foundation who provided the families with tickets and parking. Elbowbumpkid Inc sponsored two snack breaks for the T1D children. Legoland New York also ensured each T1D child had Reserve Ride access so no child was sidelined by treating their diabetes.

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Fundraiser with Birdies for Charity in partnership with the Travelers Championship and Webster Bank.​

Elbowbumpkid Inc sponsored groceries for families in CT / MA living with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that is common in people with T1D.​

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Our first Fairfield County fun event for families. 18 attendees had fun bowing, playing arcade games and bonding with their local support network.

Elbowbumpkid and Gluten Free New England sponsored tickets for families living with celiac disease to attend an expo with samples and food for purchase. 

Fundraiser held at Eli Cannon's Brewery in Middletown, CT to support ongoing events for children living with Type 1 Diabetes.

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Parents join together for an informal support group

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Parents joined together to network and socialize with other T1D parents, creating new supportive relationships.

Adults and parents of children impacted by T1D created art and created new relationships.

Fundraiser to support scholarship fund.

Fundraiser to support ongoing programs.

Community gathered for beach day tips from Tandem representative